What If (Liam Payne) {After plot twist} (HIATUS)

Five

Tessa's POV

The movie was hilarious. I haven't laughed this way in days. Liam had tears in his eyes from laughing. By the end of the movie, he was the one cracking jokes and I was relieved to see him back to his normal self. The dinner was amazing too although I felt a bit intimidated by him. I don't know... He was furious .I could feel the heat his body produced and the piercing look he had. I have never seen him this mad. Of course he is mad, his girlfriend cheated on him. Poor liam he's a good guy and he deserves better than this. He deserves someone better than her who loves him faithfully and loves books as much as he does.

To be honest the whole day was tense. Liam coming home early unexpectedly, the dress, the dinner, the kiss he gave me... It feels like a perfect date only he is not my boyfriend.

"Thank you so much Tessa for listening, for giving me your time ,for everything, . You don't know how much it means to me" he tells me as we make our way through the door.

"It's no big deal. You know you can always count on me." I give him the best smile I can form.

"It's just that there is something in you that is so comforting and calming that I can never get over. You and I... We don't want to be like them. All the other people. We see things in our own way. We will always be different. Do you know what I mean?"

The straight face I put on makes him add "I don't know Tessa. I'm so comfortable around you that I feel I can speak freely without having to hide or lie about things. Don't get me wrong. I just like the time we spend together. You make me forget about  my worries."

I still haven't swallowed his words when he comes closer and hugs me tightly. He then swiftly pulls away as he reassures me as if to read my thoughts "Don't overthink what Danielle said. You're my bestfriend. You will always be." he winks at me.

I don't know why but I feel a little  hurt. It's so weird because I agree with what he just said, I lovr him as a best friend so much. So why would I get this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach? I can't explain myself.

"Good night" he storms out of my room before I can say a word.

As soon as he closes the door, I let out a heavy breath. As much as I think I know him, he proves me wrong. Well I'm happy that he feels that way about me because I feel the same. I feel like I can tell him literally anything I want. But the way he said it felt... strange! I can't assess this whole..thing. His words keep on repeating in my head and I feel bewildered. I feel mixed up and delighted at the same time. My whole body warms up from the effect of his words and my face bares a wide grin that turns into butterflies in my stomach.

I feel weird. Why do I have weird sensations in my stomach and weird thoughts in my head? Thinking about out friendship is not something I think of everyday, it's so strange what he confessed.

I then go and remove my make up and put the dress on a hanger. I will have to talk to him about that tomorrow. It's already midnight by the time I'm all tucked up in bed.

I check my phone for any sign of Harry but there is none. Did he really forget about me that easily? Well either way, I'm glad I'm doing a great job at overcoming his physical and emotional absence.

Liam's POV

What the bloody hell is wrong with me? I know I messed things up. Tessa will not look at me the same anymore. I can feel it. I bet she thinks I'm crazy. I need to talk to her tomorrow. I need to clear things up.

But what will I tell her? Im sorry I kissed you and hugged you? We're friends, we don't mind doing that. Why am I so confused? I'm probably just overthinking.

It's all Danielle's fault. If she wouldn't have been acting like a total bitch, we would've be fine now. I would have been fine.. Anger consumes my thoughts again as the intimate scene plays in my head. I even can't control my mouth because of her.

I try to push the scene away and think of what to say to Tessa tomorrow. I know she would tell me it's okay and that we're good. She's good. I mean I have never in my life encountered someone like her. I wish Danielle behaved like Tessa...

I laugh at my thoughts and lay in bed. Of course I'm insomniac right now. My mind is doing a great job at making me feel guilty. I think of all the scenarios that can happen when I talk to Tessa tomorrow and all of them and up with me going to the same poing again: she will hate me forever.

After an annoying voice kept on nagging inside of my head, I push the sheets away and head downstairs. I know my subconscious won't shut up about it so I decide to watch a movie. I look at the watch on the wall and it's already 4 am.

I feel so hyper and energetic that I didn't feel a bit of regret for not sleeping.

Taking some snacks, I head to the living room taking my laptop along with me. Just when I decided to turn on my phone, I instantly regret it.

It kept on vibrating announcing that I have many text messages and voice mails. I roll my eyes instinctively and turn the volume of the tv up.

Just as the movie began, my phone rings again and I want to throw it across the room. I ignore it the first time but when it starts again, I pick up.

"Look, don't even make me sta... Oh.Okay"

Heading towards the door, the man in dress pants and button shirt appears in front of me with his suitcase beside him.

He looks in an awful state. He looks like he lost her forever... Again.